H-1B1 Chile Visa Supplier Quality Engineer Jobs
Supplier Quality Engineer jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship are open to Chilean nationals under the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement. No lottery, no USCIS petition filing, and the 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills. Your employer files a Labor Condition Application and you apply directly at the U.S. consulate in Santiago.
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The Supplier Risk Manager is a senior-level role within Global Supplier Management (GSM), part of the Global Procurement Organization (GPO). This role owns the end-to-end design, development, and operationalization of supplier risk programs and policies protecting Amazon's global supply chain across ~$45B in annual spend.
You will architect comprehensive risk programs and establish the governance frameworks, analytics infrastructure, and resource models that enable scalable execution. The ideal candidate is a builder who thrives in ambiguity, defines both the “what” and the “how,” and drives cross-functional alignment at enterprise scale.
Key job responsibilities
Program Architecture & Execution
- Design and implement scalable supplier risk programs spanning financial, operational, reputational, safety, regulatory, tier-n, geopolitical, sustainability, and single/sole source risk domains
- Develop risk scoring methodologies, segmentation frameworks, and tiered monitoring approaches aligned to supplier criticality and spend exposure
- Build early warning systems to proactively identify emerging supplier risks before business impact occurs
- Consolidate siloed risk management activities into a unified, governed program portfolio with defined escalation pathways, response protocols, and supplier remediation frameworks
- Define program success metrics, reporting cadences, and escalation protocols
- Identify and secure resource support structures — team capacity, partner ownership, technology tools, or vendor support — that enable programs to operate at scale
Policy Development & Governance
- Author and maintain supplier risk management policies, standards, and procedures enabling consistent execution across all regions
- Establish governance mechanisms to ensure policy compliance and drive continuous improvement
- Partner with Legal, Compliance, GPO partners, and Finance to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and corporate standards
- Own policy lifecycle management including periodic reviews, updates, and stakeholder communication
Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
- Collaborate with Category Managers, Supplier Performance Managers, and regional teams to embed risk considerations into sourcing decisions, business consequence decisions, and supplier lifecycle management
- Present risk posture, program performance, and policy recommendations to senior leadership
- Influence cross-functional partners without direct authority to adopt risk management practices and tools
- Champion a risk-aware culture across GSM and the broader GPO
Analytics & Continuous Improvement
- Lead design of data models and risk scoring methodologies integrating financial health assessments, background/suitability screening, ESG indicators, geopolitical signals, safety records, quality metrics, capacity, delivery, and other performance metrics
- Leverage data and analytics to identify risk trends, concentration risks, and portfolio vulnerabilities
- Drive automation and tooling improvements to increase program scalability and reduce manual effort
- Benchmark internal practices against industry standards and implement leading-edge approaches
A day in the life
- Global scope supporting all regions
- High degree of autonomy with expectation to define both strategy and execution
- Cross-functional collaboration with Category Management, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Security, Sustainability, and Operations teams
- Hybrid work environment; travel up to 50%
About the team
GSM is comprised of multi-disciplinary experts in quality assurance, supplier qualifications, operational excellence, and new product qualifications. We identify and mitigate supplier risk before it impacts Amazon's supply chain, executing detailed assessments and risk programs across the full supplier lifecycle. Our team is passionate about innovation, continuous improvement, and building programs as durable and scalable as the supply chains we support.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent STEM field, or 3+ years of Amazon experience
- Experience creating and implementing large-scale programs
- Experience delivering results for large, cross-functional initiatives/projects
- Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
- Experience communicating and presenting to senior leadership
- Speak, write, and read fluently in English
- 5+ years of experience in supplier risk management, supply chain risk, procurement, compliance, or a related discipline
- Experience with quantitative risk assessment methodologies and risk scoring frameworks
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of supply chain management within a procurement organization experience
- Experience building cross-functional partnerships and influencing stakeholders across the organization to act without having a direct reporting relationship
- 5+ years of developing diverse supplier strategies and executing on sourcing activities experience
- Experience building scalable programs and repeatable scalable processes, leveraging various tools and methods to create scale and efficiency
- Experience communicating complex information and solutions to senior stakeholders and influencing decisions
- MBA degree or above in related fields
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TN, Nashville - 103,900.00 - 148,400.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Houston - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
The Supplier Risk Manager is a senior-level role within Global Supplier Management (GSM), part of the Global Procurement Organization (GPO). This role owns the end-to-end design, development, and operationalization of supplier risk programs and policies protecting Amazon's global supply chain across ~$45B in annual spend.
You will architect comprehensive risk programs and establish the governance frameworks, analytics infrastructure, and resource models that enable scalable execution. The ideal candidate is a builder who thrives in ambiguity, defines both the “what” and the “how,” and drives cross-functional alignment at enterprise scale.
Key job responsibilities
Program Architecture & Execution
- Design and implement scalable supplier risk programs spanning financial, operational, reputational, safety, regulatory, tier-n, geopolitical, sustainability, and single/sole source risk domains
- Develop risk scoring methodologies, segmentation frameworks, and tiered monitoring approaches aligned to supplier criticality and spend exposure
- Build early warning systems to proactively identify emerging supplier risks before business impact occurs
- Consolidate siloed risk management activities into a unified, governed program portfolio with defined escalation pathways, response protocols, and supplier remediation frameworks
- Define program success metrics, reporting cadences, and escalation protocols
- Identify and secure resource support structures — team capacity, partner ownership, technology tools, or vendor support — that enable programs to operate at scale
Policy Development & Governance
- Author and maintain supplier risk management policies, standards, and procedures enabling consistent execution across all regions
- Establish governance mechanisms to ensure policy compliance and drive continuous improvement
- Partner with Legal, Compliance, GPO partners, and Finance to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and corporate standards
- Own policy lifecycle management including periodic reviews, updates, and stakeholder communication
Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
- Collaborate with Category Managers, Supplier Performance Managers, and regional teams to embed risk considerations into sourcing decisions, business consequence decisions, and supplier lifecycle management
- Present risk posture, program performance, and policy recommendations to senior leadership
- Influence cross-functional partners without direct authority to adopt risk management practices and tools
- Champion a risk-aware culture across GSM and the broader GPO
Analytics & Continuous Improvement
- Lead design of data models and risk scoring methodologies integrating financial health assessments, background/suitability screening, ESG indicators, geopolitical signals, safety records, quality metrics, capacity, delivery, and other performance metrics
- Leverage data and analytics to identify risk trends, concentration risks, and portfolio vulnerabilities
- Drive automation and tooling improvements to increase program scalability and reduce manual effort
- Benchmark internal practices against industry standards and implement leading-edge approaches
A day in the life
- Global scope supporting all regions
- High degree of autonomy with expectation to define both strategy and execution
- Cross-functional collaboration with Category Management, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Security, Sustainability, and Operations teams
- Hybrid work environment; travel up to 50%
About the team
GSM is comprised of multi-disciplinary experts in quality assurance, supplier qualifications, operational excellence, and new product qualifications. We identify and mitigate supplier risk before it impacts Amazon's supply chain, executing detailed assessments and risk programs across the full supplier lifecycle. Our team is passionate about innovation, continuous improvement, and building programs as durable and scalable as the supply chains we support.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent STEM field, or 3+ years of Amazon experience
- Experience creating and implementing large-scale programs
- Experience delivering results for large, cross-functional initiatives/projects
- Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
- Experience communicating and presenting to senior leadership
- Speak, write, and read fluently in English
- 5+ years of experience in supplier risk management, supply chain risk, procurement, compliance, or a related discipline
- Experience with quantitative risk assessment methodologies and risk scoring frameworks
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of supply chain management within a procurement organization experience
- Experience building cross-functional partnerships and influencing stakeholders across the organization to act without having a direct reporting relationship
- 5+ years of developing diverse supplier strategies and executing on sourcing activities experience
- Experience building scalable programs and repeatable scalable processes, leveraging various tools and methods to create scale and efficiency
- Experience communicating complex information and solutions to senior stakeholders and influencing decisions
- MBA degree or above in related fields
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TN, Nashville - 103,900.00 - 148,400.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Houston - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Supplier Quality Engineer
Verify your degree field matches the role
H-1B1 Chile requires a specialty occupation, meaning your engineering degree must directly relate to supplier quality work. A general business or management degree won't satisfy the requirement, even if you've held quality engineering titles for years.
Research employer LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers with verified H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history for engineering roles. This filters out companies that are unfamiliar with the visa category before you spend time applying.
Target manufacturers with active supplier networks
Aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturers rely heavily on supplier quality engineers and tend to have established immigration processes. Focus your search on companies with ISO or AS9100 certified supply chains, where your role is operationally essential.
Get your LCA prevailing wage tier confirmed early
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up prevailing wages for your SOC code and work location before negotiations. H-1B1 Chile requires the employer to certify your offered wage meets DOL standards, so knowing the floor before the offer prevents delays.
Prepare quality credentials that translate for U.S. employers
Certifications like CQE from ASQ or IATF 16949 auditor credentials carry direct weight with U.S. manufacturing employers evaluating Chilean candidates. Document your experience with PPAP, APQP, or FMEA processes in English on your resume before applying.
Confirm your employer understands the consular process
Unlike H-1B visa, H-1B1 Chile skips USCIS petition filing entirely. Once your employer files the certified LCA with DOL, you apply directly at the U.S. consulate in Santiago. Employers unfamiliar with this process may incorrectly assume a USCIS filing is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Supplier Quality Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Chile?
Yes, supplier quality engineering qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, or a closely related field. The employer confirms this in the Labor Condition Application. Roles where a general degree in any field is accepted may not satisfy the requirement, so the job description needs to specify a relevant degree field.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B1 Chile has no lottery and no USCIS petition filing requirement, which means your employer doesn't pay I-129 petition fees and you're not subject to the April lottery. The annual cap of 1,400 visas for Chilean nationals has never been exhausted. The tradeoff is that H-1B1 Chile doesn't allow dual intent, so you can't pursue a green card while on this status without additional steps.
How do I find U.S. employers that sponsor H-1B1 Chile visas for quality engineering roles?
Use Migrate Mate to search for employers with verified H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history filtered by occupation. This is more reliable than applying broadly, since many manufacturers are unfamiliar with the H-1B1 Chile category and default to assuming only H-1B is available. Targeting employers who have filed before shortens the sponsorship conversation significantly.
Can I change employers while on H-1B1 Chile status?
Yes, but the process starts over with the new employer. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and have it certified before you begin work. There is no portability provision like H-1B portability under AC21, so you cannot start the new job while the application is pending. Plan your transition timeline with your employer accordingly.
What documents should I prepare before approaching employers about H-1B1 Chile sponsorship?
Prepare your engineering degree transcripts with an official English translation, your credential evaluation if your degree is from a Chilean university, and documentation of any relevant certifications such as CQE or IATF auditor credentials. Employers will need these to confirm specialty occupation eligibility before initiating the LCA filing with DOL.